Academic Offerings

Programs of Study

From a first introduction to the world of distilled spirits, to a year-long doctoral seminar. There is a program for every level of seriousness.

Foundation Certificate

A broad survey of the world's major spirit categories. Students emerge with a calibrated palate and the confidence to make a considered choice at a bar.

4 Seminars · In-Person
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Intermediate Diploma

An in-depth study of whisky traditions — Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, and Japanese — including practicum work with distillery documentation.

8 Seminars · Hybrid
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Intermediate Diploma

From blanco to extra añejo, from Tequila to Mezcal to the rarefied reaches of Bacanora. Mexico's most complex spirit tradition, treated seriously.

6 Seminars · In-Person
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Advanced Studies

Gin, Absinthe, Amaro, and beyond. Students compile a personal botanical lexicon and design a theoretical house gin for final assessment.

6 Seminars · In-Person
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Advanced Studies

Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados, Pisco, Grappa. The full arc of grape-to-spirit transformation, with field correspondence from our Charente Ambassador.

5 Seminars · Hybrid
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Doctoral Seminar

By invitation only. A year-long cohort exploring the frontiers of sensory science, production philosophy, and spirits journalism. Thesis required.

Annual Cohort · Invitation
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Next Steps

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Admissions are rolling. The Autumn cohort accepts applications through the end of summer. Foundation-level programs have no prerequisites.

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